Ali Mortoza Polash
Mortoza Polash (born 25 October 1978), also known as Ali Mortoza Polash, is a Bangladeshi actor, singer, Director, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his performance and music in the film Khodar Pore Ma, for which he received the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2012.
Career
Polash began his career in the 1990s with a music band named Orbit and released his first solo album Prem Adree. He has released over 38 solo albums and contributed vocals to more than 1,500 film songs.
His 2002 song "Ma Tumi Aamr Age Jeyo Nako More" from the album Phol Khey Lovebese gained national attention when it was featured in the film Khodar Pore Ma, which won him the National Film Award in 2012.
Media Recognition
Polash has been widely featured in Bangladeshi English and Bengali media as a multifaceted figure—described as a business tycoon, spiritual leader, musician, and philanthropist.
Entrepreneurial Work
In 2013, Polash founded the JP Group, a multinational conglomerate that has operations in real estate, fashion, education, fisheries, media, agriculture, and renewable energy. The group has extended operations in Bangladesh, Dubai, and Singapore.
Cultural Preservation
In 2024, he released a track titled “Mortoza Polash: Where Heritage Meets Harmony” under Joy Pagol Multimedia. The track was launched in Dubai and promoted as a revival of 19th-century Bengali spiritual music.
Education
Polash completed his SSC from Shibalaya Govt. School and HSC from Terosri Degree College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Debendra College in 2001.
Awards
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer – for the song "Ma Tumi Aamr Age Jeyo Nako More" from the film Khodar Pore Ma
- Listed in 37th Bangladesh National Film Awards under the Best Male Playback Singer category
- Listed in Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer awardees